Beautiful Bulgaria… The country full of surprises

Before I leave you all to go and complete my final year of uni. Hang on a minute… Let me just take that in. Final year? That’s crazy! Anyway, before I start another post I’ll focus on this one. Bulgaria was never on my list of countries to visit but since my cousin studies there I had the perfect opportunity to see what it had to … Continue reading Beautiful Bulgaria… The country full of surprises

Goodbye summer, hello second year!… Back to uni

I’m saying goodbye to lazy days, lie ins and being able to do whatever I want without worrying about studying as the time has finally come for me to go back to university. I’ll be going into second year which is an exciting but also scary thought as I know the work is really going to step up. However it will be great to get back … Continue reading Goodbye summer, hello second year!… Back to uni

Say “Hola” to Paella because she’s your new best friend… Prawn and Chorizo Paella

So you’ve got guests coming over for dinner and you need a dish which is impressive, delicious and makes you seem like you’ve got it all covered. Or perhaps you want to come home to something a little different from your usual pasta bake. Impressive and delicious? But that’s going to take ages, will involve lots of effort and a load of fancy ingredients that … Continue reading Say “Hola” to Paella because she’s your new best friend… Prawn and Chorizo Paella

Sun, Sea and lots and lots of food! … My Summer holiday

I wouldn’t usually do a post like this but I decided to do something a little different. This year for my summer holiday I was lucky enough to go on a cruise for one week with my family. I visited Spain, Portugal,Gibraltar and Morocco. I saw some amazing places, ate some fantastic food and enjoyed the gorgeous sunshine because lets face it when you live … Continue reading Sun, Sea and lots and lots of food! … My Summer holiday

But what’s wrong with fish?… Fish Pie

Where is the love for fish?  A lot of people really do not like fish at all.  Yet with it being so cheap and healthy it is perfect for students on a budget or even for those looking for something different other than chicken. As there is a great variety of fish I think it is definitely worth trying different types to suit your tastes. … Continue reading But what’s wrong with fish?… Fish Pie

A Pleasant Surprise… Hunter’s Chicken

Chicken, bacon, cheese and barbecue sauce… Four very yummy things combined, what’s not to like? Just by using these four ingredients  you’ve got yourself a basis for a simple yet wholesome meal. Hunter’s Chicken is a true pub classic. I’ve had this in a few pubs around the country and my Mum is a huge fan too. I think it’s definitely comfort food at its … Continue reading A Pleasant Surprise… Hunter’s Chicken

Why I’m bananas for banana loaf…

Bananas ? Ughh bananas I always find it’s this fruit that gets left at the bottom of the fruit bowl and ends up looking, well, pretty sorry for itself. We reach for the humble apple, maybe the pear or even the satsuma but the banana tends to not be our first choice. But stop! Don’t throw away those overripe bananas because they do absolute wonders … Continue reading Why I’m bananas for banana loaf…